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The Indiana Department of Transportation and the Project 421 team will have a public hearing from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Brown Gym, 100 Broadway St. in Madison about the preferred alternative for improving a half-mile section of U.S. 421 through Madison.

The purpose of the project is to select a route that best addresses the safety concerns, mobility challenges and economic development needs of Madison, according to a news release.

There is no surer sign of spring than blooming gardens and flowerbeds, but what happens behind-the-scenes to get them to that point?

Much of the work goes in before you even break the soil. Before digging in, it’s important to choose the proper site, plan what you’ll grow and prepare the soil to yield the best possible results. A garden is nothing without a good foundation, making it extra important to choose the correct site.

The “Instant Pot,” a small kitchen appliance, is the latest craze to hit the culinary world with consumers touting health benefits and ease of use in the trendy appliance.

The Instant Pot is just one brand of multi-cooker. Several companies manufacture multicookers like the Instant Pot.

Multicookers have several different functions all contained in one unit. A single appliance can be used to steam, sauté, brown, slow cook, pressure cook, make yogurt or stir food while it is cooking. It depends on the unit design and brand.

The Trimble County Lady Raiders will host its annual Relay for Life night Tuesday. This year’s theme is “Ballin’ for a Cure.” The varsity girls and boys basketball teams will play Henry County in a doubleheader that evening. The girls’ game begins at 6 p.m. and the boys’ varsity game will follow at approximately 7:30 p.m.

The Trimble County Future Farmers of America is celebrating National FFA Week Feb. 17-23. The club will end the week by hosting a tractor parade Feb. 23. The parade will be open to the community. The club needs an estimated number of participants by Feb. 15. Those participating will need to park at the old middle school lot that morning or be present before 2 p.m. the day of the event. Anyone interested in attending and participating can contact Alana Wilson at alana.wilson@stu.trimble.kyschools.us.

Caffeine is the most commonly ingested drug found naturally in teas and coffees, the most popular beverages consumed around the world. It can also be found in many beverages commonly consumed by children and youth, such as soft drinks, energy drinks and even chocolate milk. Caffeine is popular because of its energy-boosting, mind-jolting effects, but research is starting to surface that explains the effects this drug may have on children and youth during development.

I have three computers. The three are dedicated to specific roles. The oldest only holds photos. I’m afraid to overwhelm its capabilities. My second laptop initiated an auto destruct but was stopped before the point of no return. We dumped everything it ever knew and started afresh. It’s got a new lease on life. I’m using it for this article.

The newest member to my little laptop crew has developed a thirst for adventure.

Everyone is welcome to attend a concert of Christian music presented by David Stahl at 11 a.m. Sunday at Bedford Baptist Church. For a ride to 10 a.m. Sunday school, please call the church office at 255-3240 by 8 a.m. Sunday.